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Nigeria: NPFL – Ahmed Musa Powers Kano Pillars to Victory in Seven-Goal Thriller With Rangers

[ad_1] Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) reigning champions, Rangers International FC were handed a bitter 4-3 defeat in a seven-goal thriller inside their Cathedral in Enugu by visiting Kano Pillars. And Super Eagles Captain, Ahmed Musa who recently returned to the Nigerian topflight for a third stint was largely instrumental to the away victory of the Sai Masu Gida at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu. The former Leicester City winger scored his third goal of the season in the […]

October 17, 2024 2

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Nigeria: First Touch Games – The Rise of a Mobile Gaming Powerhouse

[ad_1] Davidson Abraham reports that First Touch Games, a relatively young indie studio, has quickly made a name for itself in the competitive world of mobile gaming. Founded in 2011, the studio has gained widespread recognition for its innovative approach to sports games, combining engaging storylines with intuitive gameplay. Their success, particularly with their breakout hit Score! Hero, has earned them a prominent place among top mobile game developers. From the outset, First Touch Games demonstrated a strong commitment to […]

October 17, 2024 2

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Nigeria: Akpoborie, Olapade Shine At Nsitf Golf Day

[ad_1] Former Super Eagles forward, Jonathan Akpoborie and professional Golf sensation, Olapade Sunday, took turns to shine at the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund's (NSITF), Professional Development Competition hosted at the golf section of Ikoyi Club 1938 in Lagos. Olapade shot an impressive 64, seven under par to lead the field of 24 professional golfers that participated in the 18-hole event last week. He beat Emmanuel Aladekere (68) by four shots, while Francis Epe and Ogunwoye Shola were tied in […]

October 17, 2024 1

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Nigeria: Shearer, Lineker Back Tuchel for England Job

[ad_1] Former England Captain, Alan Shearer, has said that the Three Lions "need a manager who can deliver a trophy" following the appointment of German Thomas Tuchelas boss. The 51-year-old Tuchel will be the third non-British permanent head coach of the England men's team when he officially starts work in January. The others are Sven-Goran Eriksson and Fabio Capello. Tuchel, who won the Champions League with Chelsea in 2021, is tasked with leading England to the 2026 World Cup, where […]

October 17, 2024 1

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Nigeria: How Melbet Is Protecting Players From Fraudulent Betting Platforms

[ad_1] Following a rocky 2022 marked by a series of fake websites that closely mimicked Melbet's domain, Country Manager Alexander Ezekiel detailed the uphill battles Melbet faced and the strategies employed to retain its reputation, writes Iyke Bede Inarguably, the Nigerian sports betting scene has exploded. With over 60 million punters each day placing bets and generating more than ₦2 billion, the once unregulated sector has become every operator's dream destination, attracting newcomers and establishing a competitive market space led […]

October 17, 2024 1

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Africa: Nile River Basin Commission – Regional Strife Could Make a Difficult Task Impossible

[ad_1] Disputes over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam intersect with conflicts sparked by Ethiopia's Red Sea ambitions. The newly established Nile River Basin Commission (NRBC) has been charged with addressing the contentious issue of the Nile River's equitable use. However, raised geopolitical tensions in the Horn of Africa region will make this difficult to accomplish. The Agreement on the Nile River Basin Cooperative Framework (CFA) came into force on 13 October, triggering the transition from the Nile Basin Initiative to […]

October 17, 2024 2

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Africa: Joe Biden in Africa – U.S. President Has Ignored the Continent for His Entire Term – Why He’s Visiting Angola

[ad_1] US president Joe Biden chose to visit Africa in the final weeks of his presidency. It would be his first trip to the continent since taking office in January 2021. The trip was postponed at the last minute because of the devastation wrought by Hurricane Milton in the US. It has been rescheduled for the first week in December. Angola is located in the western region of southern Africa. With 37.2 million people, it is the 11th most populous […]

October 17, 2024 1

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Ghana: What next for Black Stars with Afcon 2025 place at risk?

[ad_1] When the GFA gave Addo an initial three-year contract this year the message was clear: that the focus was on qualification for the 2025 Afcon and 2026 World Cup.The 49-year-old, who had led the Black Stars to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, won his first two competitive matches against Mali and Central African Republic in June.But then came the creation of an unwanted record - losing a game […]

October 17, 2024 2

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Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF Legislator’s Club Scottland At the Center of Match-Fixing Scandal

[ad_1] SCOTTLAND FC, owned by ZANU PF legislator Pedzai Scott Sakupwanya is embroiled in a match-fixing scandal following its recent 7-0 victory against Norton Community FC. Scottland is vying for a spot in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) and the win positioned them well in the standings, especially after MWOS FC dropped points on the same matchday. In response, Norton Community FC is investigating some players and executive members who may have influenced the result. The Club has […]

October 17, 2024 1

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Africa: West’s Favourite African Leader Faces Rule of Law Crisis At Home

[ad_1] When accountancy CEO, Hakainde Hichilema, was finally elected President of Zambia (on his sixth attempt) in 2021, international observers breathed a sigh of relief. Here was a man with a reputation for business probity to tackle the deep problems of the near-bankrupt African country that defaulted on its foreign debt in 2020. Even distinguished think tank, Chatham House, praised Hichelima, on his first year in power saying he had "ushered in a new style which is not only distinct […]

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